Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
99
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Miami HeatHeat
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 24 | 18 | 28 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 19 | 29 | 41 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat downed the Bulls 114-99. Heat's offense had its way with the Bulls. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.